iDrive Industry Blog

Many packages, many destinations, many options for shipping software. In a shipping software market where every platform seems to offer the same thing, how do you know you’ve made the best selection for your company? Here are some things to consider: What to Look For Marketplace Integration and CSV Mapping This seems like a no…

According to a recent survey, the number one pressure faced by procurement professionals is to reduce costs and increase savings. What—You didn’t think we’d get a hold of this statistic and NOT write a blog article to position the small parcel industry, did you? There is no doubt that procurement professionals manage a wide range…

Let’s face it. “Data” is a trendy term. Everyone wants to talk about it and prove to others that they know what it means to live in a data-driven world. It’s a wildly popular thing to bring up in any conversation, as if simply saying the word “data” will automatically make you look smarter. The…

Switching to USPS Can Save You 15-30% on Shipping No, really—it can. How does USPS do this? They cut your costs in several ways, but here we identify the three big ones. No Residential Surcharges with USPS The private carriers—FedEx, UPS—tack on extra charges for fuel, delivering to residential areas and to zip codes they consider…

Every so often you discover a “life quirk” that on the surface doesn’t make much sense—like a bowling ball that’s cheaper to ship than an inflated beach ball. But usually, a deeper dive reveals the technicalities that explain these quirks and make them less fun—like your nerdy friend who responds to your light-hearted jokes with…